Compound Q&A
Are there alternatives to Potassium bis(trimethylsilyl)amide (CAS: 40949-94-8) in synthesis?
Answer
While Potassium bis(trimethylsilyl)amide (CAS: 40949-94-8) is a valuable reagent, alternatives such as other silylating agents like tert-butyldimethylsilyl chloride or tert-butyldimethylsilyl trifluoroacetate can be used in synthesis. These alternatives offer similar functionality but with different reactivity and utility in various chemical transformations.
About
CAS No
40949-94-8
English Name
Potassium bis(trimethylsilyl)amide
Molecular Formula
C6H18KNSi2
Molecular Weight
199.48 g/mol
SMILES
C[Si](C)(C)[N-][Si](C)(C)C.[K+]
InChIKey
IUBQJLUDMLPAGT-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Last Updated: 2025-09-08 18:31
